Cybersecurity Engineering Project Manager

Overview

RINA is currently recruiting for a Cybersecurity Engineering Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Rome or Rozzano (Italy) within the Aerospace & Defence Division.

Mission

A Cybersecurity Engineering Project Manager is responsible for technically acquiring and leading complex projects, overseeing project teams, and acting as a key contact and coordinator between the business development, cybersecurity experts, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion. This role focuses on high-value projects, ensuring delivery aligns with company objectives and timelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Business Development and Pre-Sales:
  • Support ore definition of strategic cybersecurity technological partnerships
  • Translate of customer needs in consulting services (regulatory compliance, cyber security solution design and in-service management) and/or licensing solutions
  • Consult with technical departments in the estimation of effort
• Project Execution:
  • Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, creating a roadmap for successful project execution
  • Manage resources, timelines to maintain alignment with project goals
• Resource Management:
  • Engage with department leads to ensure resources are available when needed
  • Engage technology partners for license acquisition
• Client and Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as a contact for client communication, managing expectations and building trust
  • Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership, facilitating information flow and alignment
• Financial Oversight:
  • Control project budgets, analyzing financial performance and adjusting spending as required.
  • Prepare financial reports and projections, ensuring leadership is aware of budget impacts.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively managing costs to maintain profitability
• Risk and Quality Management:
  • Oversee risk management processes, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing risks.
  • Ensure quality standards are met by establishing control measures and conducting regular checks
  • Lead root cause analysis for any project issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or Computer Engineering

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a technical sales role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork.
• Specific experience in managing cybersecurity technologies partners. Knowledge of Tenable and Splunk technologies is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of security services (Governance, Risk & Compliance, Vulnerability Management, SOC/SIEM).
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443, and regulations.
• Professional project management certifications are highly desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar).
• Good understanding of project lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, risk management, quality control, and change management.
• Fluent in Italian and highly proficient in English.

Soft Skills

• Ability to effectively manage resources and budget, as well as progress reporting.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business benefits for the customer.
• Ability to move easily between technical sales and project management.
• Proficiency with contracts, client management, and vendor relations. Technical negotiation skills with both vendors and end customers.

Competencies

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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